BRBA InService Training Night

13234 Marsh Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Conferences and Workshops

Security for Today’s Church, an open discussion – Jim Rice
"Proverbs 22:3...foresee danger and plan ahead..."
What can be done to prepare us, our congregations and our Church facilities. The current threat picture,
statistical evidence of violence in, around and directed at Church's and Christians and the things we can
do to protect ourselves against the unthinkable. Getting people to think about Church and Safety/Security
in the same thought.
SSA James Rice is Special Assistant to the Assistant Director, Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Wash. DC

Making the Most of Your Ministry Dollars During Tough Economic Times – Rev. Bruce Conley
Finding it hard to stretch your dollars during this economic downturn? This class will give you proven
strategies that you can use in your local church to be the best steward you can be during tough financial
times. This class will benefit any member of your church Trustees, Building & Grounds
Committee, Finance or Stewardship Committee.
Bruce Conley is the DOM for BRBA

Old and New: Bridging the Gap – Dr. Joel Rainey
Established churches and new churches need each other in order to grow the Kingdom of God. “Enter the
world” of a church planter and understand areas where their help will be crucial. Joel will also introduce
Bobby Gilstrap’s 5/52 church start financing plan. Which shows how any church, no matter the size, can
significantly help a new church financially.
Joel Rainey is the DOM for Mid-Maryland Association

Mission Trips that Work – Christopher Walls
Whether you are on the giving end or the receiving end, successful mission trips require the most
preparation possible. Here’s how.
Chris Walls is pastor of life connections at Smithsburg Valley Church

Deacon Basic Training Workshop – Dr. David Lee
What is the deacon's most important task? What are the keys to becoming an effective spiritual leader?
What is the primary work of the deacon? What are some practical tools that will help me do my work as
a deacon? Each participant will receive a multi-page manual as a part of the study.
David Lee is Executive Director of BCMD

Helpful Tips for Everyday Emergencies – Pam Eubanks
A practical approach to implementing various emergency procedures including CPR, and First Aid for
adults and children. This course is not applicable for CPR certification.
Pam Eubanks is a certified EMT and trained firefighter

Hot Topics in Children’s Ministry – Lori Ferguson
Lori shares her tips for success in recruiting/training teachers, and involving parents in children’s
ministry. This course will also include curriculum do’s and don’ts, Children’s Church, family worship
programs, and special events. She will cover hot topics of your choice and give information and
resources on different aspects of growing a healthy children’s ministry.
Lori Ferguson has an MA in Family Ministry and is Director of Children’s Ministry at Daybreak Church

Putting YOU in Youth Ministry – Pastor Matt Gregory
Matt will present innovative ways to get your youth more involved with missions opportunities like World
Changers. He'll present the basic concepts of "Purpose Driven Youth Ministry" (by Doug Fields), and
will talk about fund raising within the church for youth projects. Resources will also be made available
for the youth minister/director who needs help and ideas for ministry.
Matt Gregory is Minister of Youth at Faith BC

Technology as a Ministry? - Phil Graves
Do you want to get your church website up to snuff; get your pastor’s sermons online; set-up a Facebook
page for your ministry? Church leaders want to get a handle on how to use technology in their church.
This is the session for you. Join our Church Media specialist as he talks about the why and how of
technology ministry.
Phil Graves is the Media Minister for the BRBA

To sign up to attend, or for more information, please contact Mae Argilan at the BRBA office 240-818-8760 or via email or mae@blueridgebaptist.org

Remember the Date!
Monday, September 13th 7:00 - 8:45
PARAMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH
13234 Marsh Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21742

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